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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-03

the wind blows Coarsely braided st-aws of all
descriptions have been the rule since July came
in, and will be taken as compliment rather
than a discourtesy to the most ceremonlous
of toilets IL one doesn't fancy them
she take sheer white null and veil her nat
completely, nesting her posy bunch among
the folds top OF the crown. Her only other
recourse is the newly revived hat of drawn mus
lin which will be used little with diaphanous
white toilets at garden parties on the lawn.
But one doesn't always plunge into the coun-
try for relief from summer heats AT the sea
side the sailor hat in rather coarse navy blue,
brown or notified blue and white straws will
hold almost exclusive sway 1t takes band OF
ribbon for trimming or dotted net with flowers
Its chief rival is felt yachting hat of pretty
much the same shape and which is now white
with cardinal band and now red with white
band.
The driving hat is big and gay in color. With
a white cloth suit it is of white feIe Ordinarily
it is q great picturesque Rembrandt or Galnsoor-
ough, of the style adopted by Mrs. Lorillard
Spencer, jr.. and some other society folk. three
four weeks ago, and cropping out on the heads
of all their followers since. The big hat is COW
cred with dropping white plumes, and fad
wearing is that Young women, married and
unmarried. let their hair blow about
as it will under it, the vexatious. eye
spelling gauze veil being reserved for
anxious care for curls whose faithfulness is not
to be trusted, and for dubious frizsstes and
waves
For horseback riding the hat il invariably low
and soft-crowned. High. stiff beavers are as in
ad nnissbe % they are ugly.
To say summer bonnet is the same thing az
saying lace or tulle. 1t is not saying much else
except roses wFeaths OF hne flowers. Tho
dress bonnet is very small very reserved in its
use OF colors to contrast with the dashtng hats.
and chary of showing itself OF hot days, save
occasions when its presence is considered ao-
soiutely necessary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-03
The Deacon's Ten-GaIion JUS.


A north Texas Baptist deacon, anticipatip1
the prohibition in August, sent a ten-gallon Jug
down to a liquor man to be filled. The deacon
slipped around next day and asked for his bill.
Thirty dollars" said the liquor man.
"What three dollars a gallon?" gasped the
deacon.
mo, only 81. I filled the jug-ffteen gal.
Ions"
But, my dear SIR you know that WINS not eff.
teen gallons" said the deacon Now I-p
20, very WE'LL FL put it in the hands of law.
yer TO collect
'.N-no, don't do that 1t would be all over
town. It the $50 kicked on; was only
thinking what a terrible strain it WAS on my ten
gallon demiiohn." said the deacon, as he paid
the bill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-03
Uncle Sam Insures Himself.

It is curious fact that the United States
never pays penny of insurance on its own
property. The government has buildings in ev-
cry part of the country and low estimate of
their aggregate value would run up to $50, O00,-
600 without taking into account the value OF
forts and military quarters. On all this prop
erty there is not nor ever has been single
policy of insurance To be sure most of the gov
eminent buildings fre-proof Uncle Sam
builds his own quarters WELL and so has the good
sense to carry his own insurance. The rate of
losses is small compared with the amount of
risk-less. / am told, than half Of one per cent
No government building has ever been SO badly
injured by fire as the White House was when
the British set fire to it in 1914 Yet no one
ever thought of insuring the old building. and it
is far from being fireproos. IL private property
owners would build better and carry their own
risks good deal of wealth would stay where it
would be more useful to the country than it now
is. Insurance companies are making more money
tn an manufacturers railroads.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-03

Eastern and Western manufacture, and found
that thav contained salicylic acid. substance
which tends to iniure digestion aud irritate the
kidneys. And this is only one of many deleteri.
Gus drugs with which beer and other saloon
beverages are freely adulterated.
1t is quite possible that the increasing prevail.
ence of Brights disease may be due in large part
to the habitual use of adulterated liquors At
apy rate. men who value life and health will bs
ant to restrict the number of their cups. or To
abandon them entirely. when they are confronted
with the constant danger of taking poisonouf
com pounds into their systems.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-03
"Tpoctoredu Beer.

CHICAGO Journal.
The temperance wave is not the only, nor per-
haps the greatest obstacle with which the LIQUOR
sellers have to contend The growing practice
Of adulteratine liquors, or compoundlne them of
poisonous chemicals, is driving many men to
abandon the drinking ha Bit from the considera.
ton OF health alone The chemist Of the Brook
Ign health department has recently analyzed q
number Of specimens Of bottled beer, Of both
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-03
A Question An5wered.

omaha World.
Omaha man: Are those pug dogs intellis
gentlp
Omaha lady proud owner of a pugl: 'Oh'
their intelligence is almost human
Il am surprised to hear that"
II can't begin to tell You how much the dear
little fellows know. Mercy me! Jane. jane
Where your
Jane Ia servantl "Here num-
run out as fast as You can and bring the dos,
in. Its raining."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-03
He Knew Their Ways.
Tid-Bits.

Person in Dentists Chair-Well, doctor, what
will you fix me MP for2
Dentist-Oh, about $40.
Person in Dentists Chair-Ciye ma a receint
IN full tor $40 before you begin, please.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-03
He Wouldn't Resign.
Tid-Bits.

The Rev. Mr.. Sucker. D. D.-So you don't
think practice what preach. Deacon2
Deacon Kicker-Nell, considering that you've
been preaching the subject of s'Resignationn
for the last forty mine years, don't quite think
Won do.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-03
Printed ~ Special Arrangements Copyrighted. 1857.
. SPRING DAY.


Contributor the Century. Atlantic and other Leading
Publications.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30

cause of trust misplaced. Many
lurking assassin is hiding now from
the sad, pale beam, and many VIC
tim of the murderer's knife turns up
to the queen of night face as wan
and passionless as her own! All
these scenes are alike, however, to
the mute witness, but, OH if she
had tongue and was as willing to
use it as many of her sex couldn't
she make a heap of mischief? But
here we are again lost in a maze
woven by our own highly strung
imagination, and as far as the Moon
from our Legitimate business of re
cording Harper's Ferry happenings.
We have promised so often to mend
our wav in this respect and broken
our word that we can hardly expect
YOUR readers to believe now in the
cerity of our repentance, and, per-
haps, the best thing we can do is to
throw ourselves on the mercy of our
friends, confessing that, in spite of
the very hard and harsh realities
and sordid cares of this life, the lit
tie spark of Immortality within us
will, once-in-a- while, look through
and even beat against the bars Of
its prison house with an all-consum-
ING curiosity to understand the
great mystery of its own existence
and of the great system, of which it
is so inlinitesimally small fraction.
1t thus happens that we allow our
Imagination to struggle so much, to
the grievous injury of our character
for practical good sense. But it
does Us good and harms nobody
very much-so the kind reader will
be indulgent, perhaps, the more so
as we appear to be incorrigible, and
his grave admonitions would prob
ably be lost on us as soon as the
next temptation offered. Then,
again, when there is so much dark
ness and uncertainty, who knows
but that our random shots hit as
near the mark rs the deliberate,
well-calculated ones of wiser men,
and who will presume to draw the
line between wisdom and folly when
it is confessedly the experience of
the whole human family that all,
anyhow. is vanity. I. IL.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
Supreme Court Of Appeals.

The following decisions were
handed down by the Supreme Court
of Appeals. in session at Charles
town. last Friday:
Hurst and Baker VS.. Coe and
others, from Jefferson county; opln-
ion bv Green; decree reversed and
cause remanded.
Townshend & Mathews VS.. Schaf-
fer, FROM Preston county; opinion by
Snyder: decree reversed and tax
deed set aside:
Ruff and wife VS.. Coleman heirs.
from Brooke county; opinion by Sny-
der; decree OF Circuit Court affirmed.
Curlett VS.. Newman, from Hamp-
shire county; opinion by Snyder;de-
cree of Circuit Court reversed and
bill dismissed.
Hands & Bro. VS.. Smiths admir-;
from Lewis County: opinion by Sny-
der; decree of Circuit Court affirmed.
Rohrbaugh admr. ct al. vs.. Beu
nett ex'r ct al. from Lewis county;
opinion by Snyder; decree of Circuit
Court affirmed.
Bridgeman VS.. Bridgeman, from
Wetze! county; opinion by johnson;
judgement of Circuit Court affirmed.
Cannoway VS.. Mccain, from Up
shur county; opinion by johnson;
decree of Circuit Court reversed and
cause remanded.
Kellam VS.. Sayre ct al. from Ma
son county; opinion by johnson; de-
cree of Circuit Court reversed and
cause remanded.
Hardkins d Bro. VS.. Ward ct al.
from Barbour county; opinion by
johnson; decree of Circuit Court
amended and affirmed.
Moore VS.. Ligon, from POcahontas
county; opinion by Woods; decree
OF Circuit Court affirmed.
Adjourned until October 20, at
which time the fall special term will
open in Charleston.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
Death OF Mrs. S. A. Leisenring.

The fell DESTROYER has again visited our
community and now il is our sad duty TO
announce the death of Mrs. Sarah y.
IciSenring, rciict of the late Gideon Leis-
enring, nee Miss Sarah a. Beal, who eN-
Dired mt her late homo in this place on
SATURDAY. night about 9 O'Clock, after an
illness of about ten days, in the 9th wear
of her age. Mrs. l.. was born and reared
i'm this community. She was woman
of strong and decided traits of character.
So marked were these that TO direct and
control in her sphere OF action was in
nate. For number of years on her own
responsibility she conducted successful
w the SGppington Hotel. ON her mar
riape with Mr.. LeiSenring the Carter
House was leased, and for Il years she
was the chief factor in the management
OF that old hoStelry TO the satisfaction Of
the public, resulting in the amusement
of handsome competence. For num-
Der of years, forty or more, she was an
active and faithful member of the Nj. =.
Church and NJ. T.. Church South. She
was truly an alert lady in this Church
and was foremost in all movements to
suppOr. its ministry and meet the obi
cations of its membership, especially in
the public Efforts 10 raise money for
church wants, she was always chosen as
the leader and never found wanting. SO,
when called by the community TO raise
funds by fair or festival for some public
good. she never failed 10 respond. She
met her last summons without fear or
diStrust. She know in whom she had be-
lieved and was willing to commit her soul
to His Keeping. She had the faithful
ministratiOns of her pastor and gave full
evidence of her readiness for the supreme
moment. Thus she passed from earth
and friends peacefully in the blessed
hope of the resurrection of the just
SDiFif
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
Give Them A Chance.

That is to say, your lungs. Also
all your breathing machinery. Very
wonderful machinery 1T is. Not only
the larger air passages, but the
thousands of little tubes and cavl
ties leading from them.
When these are clogged and chok-
ed with matter which ought not to
be there, your lungs cannot do their
work. And what they do, they can
not do well.
Call it cold, cough, Group, pneu-
monia, catarrh, consumption or any
of the family Of throat and nose and
head and lung distractions, all are
bad. All ought to be got rid Of
There is just one sure way to get rid
of them. That is to take Boschee's
German Syrup, which any druggist
will sell you at % cents bottle.
Even if every thing else has failed
you, you may depend upon this for
certain. july22-eow.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
Neglecting Disease.

One reason why cases terminate fatal
ly that at first were not believed to be
serious is because patients neglect dis-
ease In it's first and faint attack. Tney
wait until the enemy is veil into tho
citadel, and then they find 1t very DIM,
cult to dislodge him. 1t is the helght OF
folly to treat illness as matter OF small
importance, for we know not what may
be developed. A man who has family
to support; woman who has children
and a house to care form fact, no one
who thinks life is worth living yields 10
sickness until they feel that it is going TO
get the best of them, and then is the time
for a prompt, thorough and effective
medicine. With Simmons Liver Kegu-
lator you can always relieve and never
do harm. Little may be needed. but still
when you have simple and prompt as
sistance many dangerous forms OF DIS
eases may be arrested and removed at
the outset, for this is the time or chance.
Simmons Liver Regulator should be
kept in every home ready for every
emergency. No home should be without
it to arrest disorders promptly, which, II
not taken in season, often develop into
serious diseases. 1t stimulates the tor
pid liver, strengthens the digestive Or
gans, regulates the bowels, and is I'M
equaiied as an ambitious remedy. Give
it a fair trial and it will not only relieve
but permanently cure. sep23-4t.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
Death of Mrs. VIM. N. craighill.

This venerable lady, 50 recently
made widow by the death of her
husband, herself died suddenly and
painlessly, at her home in Charles
town, last Wednesday morning.
Like her husband, she was born IN
this county, the daughter of James
Brown. long deceased, and a sister
of Robert I. Brown, so many years
clerk of our Circuit Court, and of
John Peyton Brown. of this place,
who yet survives her. Thus after q
married life Of more than fifty-flve
years, as serene and happy doubt
less as it is ever given to mortals to
enjoy, this aged couple has passed
away-he in his S0th, and she in
her nth year-as blessed almost in
the circumstances of their deaths as
in those of their lives; for while old
age had brought its weakness to
both, it was weakness that called for
repose rather than suffering, and
which neither dimmed the powers of
the mind nor chilled the genial flow
ofthe affections. IL was, indeed, 4
benediction to see them surrounded
by children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren, calmly, even
cheerfully, awaiting the setting OF
the sun, not repining as its shadows
heightened, and apparently anxious
about nothing, except that they
should not long be parted from each
other. when the final summons came.
Those who knew Mrs. Craighill and
were privileged to witness the beau
tifnl poise of her daily life, its
womanly strength. and its steady
christian halo, will hesitate to at
tempt its portrayal, for words could
scarcely depict it to Others, and for
themselves it was something to feel,
not to describe.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused
in the vicinity of Paris, Texas, by
the remarkable recovery of Mr.. j.
f. Corley, who was so helpless he
could not turn in bed, or raise his
head; everybody said he was dying
of consumption. a trial bottle of
DIR. Kings New Discovery was sent
him. Finding relief, he brought 4
large bottle and box of Dr.. Kings
New Life Pills; by the time he had
taken two boxes of Pills and two
bottles of the Discovery, he was
we'll and had gained in flesh thirty
six pounds. Trial bottles of this
Great Discovery for Consumption
free at Geo. 7, Lights.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
The Verdict Unanimous

w. d. Suit, druggist. Bippus. Ind,
testifes: Il can recommend Elec
trio Bitters as the very best remedy.
Every bottle sold has given relief in
every case. One man took six bot
ties. and was cured Of rheumatism
OF 10 years standing" Abraham
Hare, druggist Bellville, Ohio,
afiirms: "The best selling medicine
| have ever handled in 20 years ex,
perience is Electrictric Bitters.
Thousands of others have added
their testimony, so that the verdict
is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver,
Kidneys or Blood. Only halfdol-
lar a bottle at Geo. I. Lights drug
store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
Notice to taxpayers.

OR one of my Deputies will be at the
i folIofiing places in the county OF JEFF
ferson TO receive taxes due for the year
1887. at which time discount of 2H per
cent. will be made on all taxes for said
year 1887 ii paid in full
arlcstown-Monday and Tuesday,
October 3 and 4.
Wednesday and Thurs
day, October ) and 6.
Leetown-Friday and Saturday, Octo-
Der and 8.
Zoar-Monday and Tuesday, October
10 and IL.
Manning's-Wedn and Thurs
day, October II and IL.
Kearneysyille and Saturday,
October IA and ID.
Harper's Ferry-Saturday and Mon
day, October / and 3.
Extraordinarily and Friday, Octo-
Der and I.
KabIetown-We Wednesday ard Thurs
day, October and o.
Summit Probationary and Tuesday,
October 10 and IL.
Oak rove-Wednesday and Thurs
day. October II and l3.
Observation-Disclosures and Tues
dav. October 3 and i.
Duffields- Wednesday and Thursday,
October and 6.
J.GARBAND HURST,
sep.2, 's7-7t. Sheriff.
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
CHURCH NOTES.

The Rev. B. +. Bausman will
preach at Beulah next Sunday at
$3.50 p. m.
Rev. L. r. Mason, of Shepherds
town, preached in Zion { Episcopal)
church last Sunday morning-ex-
changing pulpits with Rev. Dallas
Tucker.
The new Trinity NJ. E. Church
South, of Martinsburg, will be ded-
icated Oct. Cd. Bishop Wilson, Rev.
DR.. John 5. Martin and other distin'
guished ministers will he present.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30

a man named Yokum died in Ran
dolph equity a few days since, aged
LOG. He was the oldest man in the
county, and as far as known, in the
State. He retained to a remarkable
degree his bodily vigor up to his ia
tai illness, and his mind was perfect
" clear to the last. Mr.. Yokum
leaves several childen to mourn their
loss, the oldest of whom is eighty
seven years old.-Er.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-30
Death of Maj, Jas. Law. Hooff.

Mai Jas. Law. UOOff died at his resi-
denee i'm this county on Saturday last
aCed Isl wears. His death is apublic loss,
indeed. For many years he was very
active occupying positions OF puDic
trust and always performing the dutles
of them with earneStnesS and fidelity,
and never Sinking responsibility. lie
was public spirited and energetic in BUS
mess, public and private. Emphatic IN
speech, sometimes little DruSque III
manner. but withal genial, and ardent
i'm his friendships. Before the war he
was an officer in the volunteer Soldiery.
At the beginning of the war he was
Major in the End Virginia Regiment ana
served as such until 1t was mustered IN
10 the Confederate service when there
was "A reorganization as to regimental
officers. He then enlisted IN co. &.
Bolts Crews and served in the ranks
for twelve months; afterwards Chptain
of Cavalry and subsequently MAJ. ana
Quartermaster of the llth ReS;; hosser
brigade of Cavalry. He had q clean,
honorable record as Il soldier. lie serv-
ed n term in the Legislature with credit
10 himSelfand honor TO his constituency;
was at one time an influential member
of the Council of CharfestOwn and at the
time of his death President Oft Couu-
tv Court. Almost his last business
transaction. during a seeming arrest OF
the serious illness that finally took him
away. was in the interest of the public.
he presided for day or two at term Of
the Court, thus, in his last hours, almost,
attesting his fidelity to public duty.
There was nothing negative in the char
acter of Mai. Hootr, and in his relations
with men he was more positive than
passive Hospitable in his home-kind,
aflectiOnate, provideut, generous.-ffee
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